I’m gonna touch upon a topic that I’m gonna admit myself I’ve done it. And a lot of people do it and it is so wrong because it is so dangerous. Texting and driving. So, here in Missouri, Missouri is actually one of three states in the United States that do not ban texting and driving outright. I think Arizona and Montana are the other two. However, Missouri does have along with the books that say that people under the age of 21 are not allowed to receive, sent or read electronic messages while driving.

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It’s scary because the statistics about texting and driving are scary. The National Safety Council reports that 1.6 million crashes each year on US roads are caused by texting and driving.

Nearly 400,000 people are injured in car accidents that are caused by texting and driving. One out of every four accidents in the United States is caused by a driver that was using a mobile device while driving. And if that’s not scary enough, AAA did a study as well. Talking to teen drivers. The fact is that 94% of teen drivers acknowledge the dangers of texting and driving. But 35% of those admitted to doing it anyway.

I have just myself admitted to doing it anyway, and I really tried to get my phone as far away from me as I can while I’m in my car. 21% of teen drivers involved fatal accidents were distracted by their cell phones. Those are the scary numbers that I hope this video is gonna raise awareness, and I hope once you’re behind the wheel and driving put the phone down, don’t use it at all. And if you do have to make that one phone call it better be on that Bluetooth with the vehicle.

And if you have any questions for me, call me at 314-352-6800 be safe.

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Nedim Ramic – Auto Accident Lawyer – Personal Injury Attorney